03/24/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"The Asia-Pacific area is 62 percent of the world's surface area. It's huge."
"The Marine Corps is going to be required to reduce its end strength from 182,000 to 175,000."
"A strong and well-resourced U.S. Navy is vital to protecting our access and freedom of maneuvering."
"the tide of war is not receding, in spite of statements he has made."